Postcode Analysis Bexley, London

ALTON CLOSE, DA5 3QJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALTON CLOSE, DA5 3QJ.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 62,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: DA5 3QJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, DA5 3QJ combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£460k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DA5 3QJ is a sought-after residential area on Alton Close, 0.8km from Bridgen in Bexley. Administratively it sits within St Mary's & St James ward and the Old Bexley and Sidcup constituency.

For serious buyers, DA5 3QJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for DA5 3QJ are sourced from Output Area E00002199 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DA5 3QJ. The average age is 43.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%
Asian / British Asian6.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 512,000

3 sales · Mean £ 514,666

Flat

£ 255,000

6 sales · Mean £ 257,166

Detached

£ 560,000

2 sales · Mean £ 560,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

DA5 3QJ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour15
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Old Bexley Church of England School

Good789 pupils0.4 km
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Hurst Primary School

Good653 pupils0.7 km
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Royal Park Primary Academy

Good372 pupils0.8 km
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Upton Primary School

Outstanding453 pupils1.3 km
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Hurstmere School

Requires Improvement1065 pupils1.3 km
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Cleeve Meadow School

76 pupils1.4 km
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Cleeve Park School

Requires Improvement978 pupils1.4 km
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Townley Grammar School

Outstanding1612 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Anchor0.9 km
  • White Cross Inn0.9 km
  • Burnt Ash (Bexley) Hockey Club0.7 km
  • Silver Fox Micro Pub0.8 km
  • The Albany Hotel0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Penelopes Restaurant / Penelopes Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Resta Coffee0.6 km
  • Ruchi Restaurant0.5 km
  • Fortune Inn0.5 km
  • Open House0.9 km
  • + 4 more
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Albany Grill0.5 km
  • Ocean Fresh Fried Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
  • The Anchor0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Beijing Spring0.6 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Albany Food Centre0.5 km
  • Deo's Local0.8 km
  • Forster Botanical0.7 km
  • Maylands Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Osbon Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-Op Food0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Albany Park0.5 km
  • Bexley1.1 km
  • Sidcup2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Albany Park - Hurst Road/Valentine Avenue0.2 km